Artiste : Ladytron Album : Witching Hour Pays : Angleterre Genre : Electro-pop La vie charrie son lot de groupes improbables. Ils signent leurs oeuvres pratiquement dans l'indifférence générale, n'auront jamais cette reconnaissance qui fait que l'on passe de l'anonymat à la lumière. Et puis il y a ces artistes qui sont entre deux eaux, entre la reconnaissance critique [...]

"There's no future without tears." Ladytron ~ Open Your Heart by Ladytron from Reproductions: Songs of the Human League

Photo by Alex Wolkowicz I know Ladytron isn't new. I'm sure I've, in a rare moment, danced to them at DSC in the past. That's what kind of effect the music has on me. I want to dance. Even now, in a sober moment, I'm tempted to take the booty to the mirror and replace all my bulbs with black lights and just dance. I bring this up because I have a special treat. Yay! A friend of a friend, Teresa Alvarez, was fortunate [...]

On this day in 1978, the first ever computer bulletin board system (or CBBS in geek speak) was established right here in Chicago by local computer hobbyist Ward Christensen. According to Wikipedia lore, the idea had been floating around for some time amongst Christiensen and his fellow colleagues, but it wasn't until they got snowed in from a record setting blizzard early that year that they had the time to hunker down and crunch out all the code for the project. So, in honor of this truly geek-tastic moment in computer history, we present this week's [...]

I`m taking the rest of the week off from Blogging, so think of this as the rest of the weeks posts wrapped up in 1...and boy do I have THA SHIT for you today. Lots of good music from some great artists, so lets get the ball rolling.. 1- Yes of course I`m gonna talk about the new Kings Of Leon , I listened to the album a good 20 times yesterday. Its a solid effort, a lot harder then usual, and I must say the stronger songs are at the end of [...]

For Valentine's Day, songs from the L word . Dusty Springfield ~ Just A Little Lovin' Ladytron ~ Playgirl Martina Topley-Bird ~ Ilya Peaches ~ Boys Wanna Be Her Tori Amos ~ A Sorta Fairytale Prototypes ~ Je ne te connais pas [...]

FRIDAY Feb 9th: HITS A GO-GO @ LAST EXIT BAR IN BROOKLYN! A rock'em sock'em dance party hosted by DJ Colleen Crumbcake ( East Village Radio ) -- spinning french pop, classic soul, new wave, brit invasion, indie, electro! LAST EXIT BAR & LOUNGE www.lastexitbar.com 136 Atlantic Ave (Between Clinton & Henry Sts) Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Near the 2,3,4,5,N,R,F,G trains 10 pm til 4 am -- NO COVER *********************** [...]

And here's where to get tix to the show at Capitale on Feb. 22nd! Friday, 2/9, 10pm-12am Library Bar 7 Ave. A (between Houston and 2nd St) Saturday, 2/10, 8-10pm Cabin 92 2nd Ave . 1 Sunday, 2/11, 8-10pm Capone's 221 North 9th St. MP3: Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch

Let's close out the rather eventful month with a little set from Band of Horses . Again, I'm not really familiar with this group, aside from the buzz-generating track, " The Funeral ." Nonetheless, this short but sweet KEXP set is some pretty good indie rockin'. It was recorded on April 13th, 2006. Enjoy: 1. The Great Salt Lake 2. Part One 3. Wicked Gil 4. The Funeral Part Two: [...]

Strange pairing if you ask me, but hey, could be fun. Only valid in the UK! Now would be a good time to let you know that Nine Inch Nails' new LP, Year Zero will see the light of day this spring. As usual, Trent Reznor has given us very few clues as to what to expect. With all the random collaborations lately, I wouldn't put it past him to duet with Dolly on this one! All dates on [...]

"That's why I couldn't catch my breath." Tweet & Missy Elliott ~ Oops (Oh My) from Southern Hummingbird by Tweet Ladytron ~ Oops (Oh My) from Ladytron's Softcore Jukebox by Ladytron

It's a time of transition. School's started up again, and while that means concerts, it also means that time for blogging will be limited, or at least shifted (go insomnia). I'm also not really sure where this blog is going, as it's definitely beginning to evolve into more than just live music. I guess this is another attempt to mix things up a bit, but I promise that I'll provide a live music fix tomorrow later today for those of you craving it. The other day, Pitchfork [...]

Hey. I know this is silly, but I had to share it. This Year's "Not My Job" Award Goes To . . . Ladytron -- "Oops Oh My" mp3 off Softcore Jukebox ( buy ) The 303s -- "Beyond the Lines" mp3 off Lines of Parallel Minds ( buy )

"I'm not running through revolving doors and you're not driving. You have got to be the last one standing." Ladytron ~ Last One Standing (Shipps & Tait Mix) from Extended Play by Ladytron
Go Home Productions - Velvet Sugar Ladytron - Sugar [Jagz Kooner mix] Lara & the Trailers - Sugar Town Cocteau Twins - Sugar Hiccup Go Home Productions info here [...]
Not much to report today. I've seriously got a serious case of the Friday afternoon sleepies. Oh, wait, yes -- how did I miss that Kill Rock Stars' Slim Moon is moving over to do A&R for ... Nonesuch ? And that KRS is shuttering 5 Rue Christine , the label with the best logo ever -- not to mention a killer roster? Word is that the 5RC crowd will be absorbed into KRS -- I certainly hope no-one ends up homeless! Also, what's gonna happen to the Kill Rock Stars book club? I have a feeling [...]
Ko kaže da u Juti nema zabave? Liverpool style party... Ladytron - Extended Play Ladytron - Sugar (Jagz Kooner Mix) (mp3)

We are what we repeatedly do. - Aristotle circa. 350bc Kylie Minogue - " Can't Get You Out Of My Head " (Soulwax Remix) * Djosos Krost - " Chapter One " (Trentemøller Remix) * Switch - " A Bit Patchy " (Eric Prydz Remix) Christopher & Raphael Just - " Popper " (Shinichi Osawa Edit) Onyx - " Get Your Hands Up " (Prinz Valium Remix) * Dr. Dre - " Forgot About Dre " (Kraddy Remix) Beenie Siegel ft. ODB - " When You Hear [...]
equal parts exciting and absurd, i will be making my debut appearance on belgian radio in two hours. i was contacted yesterday by steven from studio brussel about my recap of the soulwax show , and we just did a phone interview from my office. it will be broadcast on the internet at 4:15 pm est here , check it out...! #### i'm currently under a strict save-money regime (we'll see how long that lasts!) but if i weren't i would definitely [...]